I demand that you halt the senseless killing of healthy animals. I understand that a court decision has correctly granted a 30 day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms herd. Despite that, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has submitted an application to the court to allow them to proceed with the execution of the herd as soon as possible. This application will be heard imminently. I strongly oppose CFIA’s intention to cull these 400 healthy ostriches. Although CFIA alleges that the herd has been exposed to a pathogen and must therefore be killed, they have not only refused to test the herd but have prohibited the owners from testing or treating their own herd on pain of massive fines and imprisonment. These healthy ostriches demonstrate natural immunity, making their culling not only unscientific but also cruel and counterproductive to human health, sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. This research herd of ostriches is a living laboratory and presents a unique scientific opportunity to study natural immunity and its implications for human health, which could significantly impact future veterinary practices and public health policies. These animals pose no risk, but the CFIA extermination protocol imposes a very serious risk: it is CFIA which must be curtailed. I demand you act to halt this senseless killing immediately. CC: MP, MLA, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MPSteve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I vehemently oppose the needless slaughter of innocent animals. It has come to my attention that despite a court-ordered stay of execution for the herd of ostriches at Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pushing for their immediate culling. The CFIA's argument that the ostriches are infected with a pathogen lacks scientific basis, as they have not permitted proper testing of the herd, nor allowed the owners to address any potential issues themselves. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity and killing them would be both inhumane and contrary to farming sustainability and animal welfare principles. This research herd of ostriches represents a valuable scientific opportunity to study natural immunity and its implications for public health and veterinary practices. The extermination of these animals poses unwarranted risks and it is imperative that CFIA's actions are stopped. I urge you to intervene and prevent this senseless killing of healthy animals immediately. CC: MP, MLA, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of CFIA Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer at CFIA Cortnie Fotheringham, CFIA Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to put an end to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. It has come to my attention that despite a court decision granting a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is attempting to expedite their culling through a pending application in court. This news is deeply concerning. I vehemently oppose CFIA's plan to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. While CFIA claims the herd has been exposed to a pathogen, they have failed to conduct testing and have prevented the owners from doing so themselves under the threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, and their slaughter is not only unscientific but also inhumane and contradictory to principles of sustainable farming and animal welfare. This ostrich herd serves as a valuable research resource, offering a unique opportunity to study natural immunity and its implications for both veterinary practices and public health policies. Their extermination poses no actual threat, whereas CFIA's drastic action represents a grave risk that must be stopped. I implore you to intervene immediately to prevent this cruel and needless killing. Copied to: - Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Senators - Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) - Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Mel Arnold, MP - Steve Morissette, BC MLA - Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to put an immediate stop to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. I am aware that there has been a rightful decision by the court to grant a 30-day reprieve for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, I have learned that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking permission from the court to proceed with the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity. This petition is set to be reviewed imminently. I vehemently oppose CFIA's plan to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite CFIA's claims of potential pathogen exposure within the herd necessitating their destruction, they have failed to conduct any testing and have even forbidden the owners from conducting tests or treatments under threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, rendering their extermination not only unjustified from a scientific standpoint but also inhumane and contradictory to principles of environmental sustainability and animal well-being. This ostrich research herd serves as a vital scientific resource and affords a distinctive opportunity to investigate natural immunity and its effects on human health. The implications of this study could greatly influence future veterinary procedures and public health policies. These animals present no danger, whereas the CFIA's extermination strategy poses a profound risk. It is imperative that actions be taken to cease this barbaric culling without further delay. Kindly ensure that this senseless slaughter is halted immediately. CC: Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to put an end to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. It has come to my attention that a court ruling has rightly granted a 30-day reprieve for the Universal Ostrich Farms Herd in Edgewood, BC. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has filed an application to the court seeking permission to move forward with the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity. This application is set to be heard soon. I vehemently object to CFIA's plan to exterminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite CFIA's claims that the herd may be infected with a pathogen necessitating their slaughter, they have failed to conduct any tests on the herd. Moreover, they have forbidden the owners from testing or treating their animals under threat of severe penalties, making their decision both unscientific and needlessly cruel, ultimately undermining human health, sustainable farming practices, and animal welfare. These ostriches, being a research herd, are a valuable scientific asset for studying natural immunity and its implications for human health. This unique opportunity could significantly impact future veterinary procedures and public health strategies. These animals pose no threat, whereas the CFIA's plan puts them at considerable risk; it is imperative that CFIA's actions be stopped without delay. I implore you to take immediate action to prevent this thoughtless massacre. CC: Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge an immediate end to the unnecessary euthanizing of healthy animals. It has come to my attention that a court decision has rightly granted a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has proceeded to request permission from the court to carry out the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity. This imminent decision is concerning. I firmly object to the CFIA's plans to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite claims of pathogen exposure in the herd, CFIA has neglected to conduct testing and has restricted the owners from conducting their own testing or treatment under severe penalties. The ostriches in question exhibit natural immunity, rendering their extermination not only unscientific but also inhumane and detrimental to public health, sustainable farming, and animal welfare. This particular research herd of ostriches represents a valuable scientific asset, offering a unique opportunity to explore natural immunity and its implications for human health. This could lead to significant advancements in veterinary practices and public health policies. The innocent animals do not pose any threat, whereas the CFIA's extermination plan poses substantial risks. Immediate action is required to prevent this needless destruction. CC: Members of Parliament, Provincial Representatives, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge an immediate cessation to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. Following a court's decision to grant a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has sought permission from the court to proceed with the culling of the herd as swiftly as possible. This application is currently pending and will be considered imminently. I vehemently oppose the CFIA's plan to exterminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite the claim by CFIA of pathogen exposure within the herd, they have both declined to conduct tests and prohibited the owners from doing so under threat of severe penalties. The ostriches display natural immunity, rendering their mass extermination not only unscientific but also barbaric and detrimental to public health, sustainable agricultural practices, and animal well-being. This group of ostriches serves as a vital research cohort for studying natural immunity and its implications on human health. Such studies could significantly influence future veterinary protocols and public health strategies. The animals do not pose any danger; conversely, the CFIA's eradication strategy carries substantial risks. It is imperative that the CFIA's actions are stopped immediately. CC: Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Senators Paul Mackinnon - President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland - Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette - BC MLA Ian Paton - BC MLA

I urge for an immediate stop to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. I have become aware that a court ruling has rightfully granted a 30-day reprieve for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has sought court approval to proceed with the culling of the herd without delay. This urgent matter is pending a court decision in the near future. I vehemently oppose CFIA's plan to exterminate these 400 disease-free ostriches. Despite CFIA's claim of potential pathogen exposure in the herd, they have failed to conduct any tests and have even forbidden the herd's owners from taking necessary actions under threats of severe penalties. These ostriches possess natural immunity, rendering their mass killing both unscientific and needlessly cruel, detrimental to animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, and human health. This particular research herd of ostriches serves as a vital living experiment, offering a unique opportunity to explore natural immunity and its implications for both veterinary practices and public health policies. The eradication of these innocuous animals not only serves no purpose but also poses a considerable risk to scientific progress and societal well-being. It is imperative to intervene to prevent this tragic slaughter without further delay. Cc: Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I strongly urge an immediate halt to the unnecessary slaughter of the healthy ostriches at the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms. It has come to my attention that despite a court-granted 30-day stay of execution for the herd, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is actively seeking approval to proceed with the culling at the earliest opportunity. This decision goes against scientific reasoning and poses a significant threat to animal welfare, sustainable farming practices, and potentially human health. The CFIA's refusal to test the herd for pathogens and their restrictive measures preventing the owners from conducting their own tests or treatment is unacceptable. These ostriches display natural immunity that could hold valuable insights for veterinary practices and public health policies. By prematurely culling these animals without proper assessment, we risk losing an invaluable opportunity for scientific research and advancement. It is crucial for the CFIA to reconsider their approach and prioritize scientific inquiry and animal welfare over a hasty extermination protocol. I implore all relevant authorities, including MPs, MLAs, Senators, and CFIA officials, to intervene and prevent the senseless killing of these healthy ostriches immediately. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. CC: MP, MLA, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of CFIA Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health at CFIA Cortnie Fotheringham, CFIA representative Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to put an end to the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. I am aware that a court ruling has rightfully granted a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has sought permission from the court to proceed with the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity. This application is expected to be reviewed very soon. I strongly oppose CFIA's plans to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite CFIA claiming that the herd has been exposed to a pathogen and therefore must be culled, they have not conducted any tests on the herd and have even prohibited the owners from testing or treating the animals under threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, making their slaughter not only unscientific but also inhumane and harmful to human health, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare. This particular herd of ostriches represents a valuable scientific resource and offers a unique opportunity to investigate natural immunity and its implications for human health, potentially influencing future veterinary practices and public health policies significantly. The ostriches do not pose any threat, whereas CFIA's extermination plans carry substantial risks. It is imperative that the CFIA's actions are stopped immediately. Please take immediate action to prevent this unnecessary slaughter. CC: Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP; Steve Morissette, BC MLA; Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge for an immediate halt to the needless slaughter of healthy animals. It has come to my attention that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking permission from the court to proceed with the culling of the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms herd, despite a 30-day stay of execution being granted. This decision not only lacks scientific justification but also contradicts principles of human and animal welfare. The ostriches in question have not been adequately tested for the alleged pathogen, and restricting the owners from conducting their own tests or treatments is a violation of their rights. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, which could have significant implications for veterinary practices and public health policies if studied further. The extermination protocol enforced by CFIA poses a grave risk, not the ostrich herd itself. It is imperative to stop this action immediately and consider the broader scientific and ethical ramifications involved. Sincerely, [Your Name]

I urge you to prevent the unnecessary slaughter of healthy animals. I have been informed that a court ruling has granted a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking court approval to proceed with the culling as soon as possible. This application is pending review. I vehemently oppose the CFIA's plan to euthanize the 400 healthy ostriches. Despite their claims of pathogen exposure, CFIA has not conducted tests on the herd and has forbidden the owners from conducting their own tests or providing treatment under threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, making their destruction not only unjustified but also harmful to human health, sustainable farming, and animal welfare. The ostrich research herd serves as a valuable scientific resource for studying natural immunity and its potential benefits for human health. Their culling goes against scientific logic and obstructs advancements in veterinary practices and public health policies. There is no valid reason to eliminate these animals, and it is the CFIA's extermination directive that poses a genuine hazard. I implore you to intervene promptly to stop this unjustifiable slaughter. Copied to: - Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Senators - Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) - Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Mel Arnold, MP - Steve Morissette, BC MLA - Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to put an end to the unjust slaughter of these healthy animals. I have been informed that a court ruling has rightfully granted a 30-day reprieve for the Universal Ostrich Farms Herd in Edgewood, BC. Despite this, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has filed an application to the court seeking permission to proceed with the herd's culling at the earliest opportunity. This matter is scheduled to be heard shortly. I adamantly condemn CFIA's plan to exterminate these 400 healthy ostriches. While CFIA claims that the herd might be infected with a pathogen warranting their destruction, they have not conducted any tests on the herd. Additionally, CFIA has forbidden the owners from conducting their own tests or providing treatment under the threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, making their slaughter not only devoid of scientific basis but also inhumane and detrimental to public health, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare. The ostrich research herd serves as a valuable living laboratory that offers a distinctive scientific opportunity to investigate natural immunity and its implications for human health. Such research could significantly influence future veterinary procedures and public health regulations. These animals do not pose any threat, but the CFIA's extermination strategy presents a grave risk. It is imperative that action be taken to prevent this unnecessary killing promptly. Cc: Members of Parliament (MP), Members of Provincial Parliament (MLA), Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I demand an immediate stop to the unnecessary killing of healthy animals. It has come to my attention that a court ruling has rightly established a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has applied to the court for permission to proceed with the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity, with the application set to be heard soon. I adamantly oppose CFIA's decision to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite CFIA's claim that the herd has been exposed to a pathogen necessitating culling, they have not conducted tests on the herd and have forbidden the owners from conducting their own tests or administering treatment under the threat of harsh penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, rendering their culling not only unscientific but also cruel, and detrimental to human health, sustainable agriculture, and animal well-being. This research herd of ostriches serves as a crucial scientific resource, offering a unique opportunity to study natural immunity and its potential impacts on human health. The implications of this research could significantly influence future veterinary and public health practices. The true danger lies in the CFIA's extermination procedure, not in the animals themselves. I implore immediate action to cease this inhumane slaughter. CC: MP, MLA, Senators Paul Mackinnon, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mary-Jane Ireland, Chief Veterinary Officer and Delegate to the World Organisation for Animal Health (CFIA) Cortnie Fotheringham, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Mel Arnold, MP Steve Morissette, BC MLA Ian Paton, BC MLA

I urge you to immediately cease the unnecessary euthanasia of healthy animals. I am aware of the recent court ruling that granted a 30-day stay of execution for the Edgewood, BC, Universal Ostrich Farms Herd. However, it has come to my attention that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has applied to the court for permission to proceed with the culling of the herd at the earliest opportunity. This application is set to be reviewed very soon. I firmly object to CFIA's plan to eliminate these 400 healthy ostriches. Despite CFIA's claims of pathogen exposure within the herd, they have failed to conduct necessary tests and have restricted the herd owners from conducting their own examinations or treatments under the threat of severe penalties. These ostriches exhibit natural immunity, rendering their extermination not only unscientific but also inhumane and detrimental to both human health and animal welfare. The ostrich research herd serves as a valuable scientific resource for studying natural immunity and its potential impacts on human health, representing a significant opportunity to advance veterinary knowledge and public health policies. The real danger lies in CFIA's extermination procedures, and immediate action must be taken to prevent this needless slaughter. CC: Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Senators, Paul Mackinnon (President, CFIA), Mary-Jane Ireland (Chief Veterinary Officer, CFIA), Cortnie Fotheringham (CFIA), Mel Arnold MP, Steve Morissette BC MLA, Ian Paton BC MLA.